Lite3 Quadruped: Leaps, Flips, & Jumps Right Into Your Research

Meet Lite3: The Perfect Balance of Performance and Affordability

Ever felt that industrial quadrupeds are just too much for research and education? What you really need is something reliable and affordable. That’s where the Lite3 quadruped by DEEPRobotics steps in. A big step up from its predecessors, the Lite3 is tailor-made for academic and research needs.

The Lite3 comes with some pretty impressive specs: it can carry up to 7.5 kg, reach speeds of 4 m/sec, and keep moving for 90 minutes or up to 5 km. These features make it perfect for a variety of research and academic tasks. But there’s so much more to this incredible robot dog. Let’s dive into what makes the Lite3 truly stand out.

Great Design: Expandable, Roboust, & Agile

What makes the Lite3 quadruped really cool is its amazing expandability. This robot is built to adapt to all sorts of applications by adding on various accessories. You can deck it out with a robot arm, Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning systems, AI processors, LiDAR, extra sensors—you name it. This customization, along with its SDK and API, means you can develop all kinds of secondary applications to fit your specific needs.

A great feature of Lite3’s design is its proprietary high-torque joint drive module. It packs extremely high torque density, enhanced response bandwidth, and improved reversed transmission efficiency. These enhancements make the robot super strong and agile, letting it pull off some seriously impressive moves.

Thus, thanks to its high torque capacity combined with its smart algorithms and clever design, the Lite3 can perform front flips, back flips, high jumps, moonwalks, self-balancing, self-righting, and even climb steps up to 15 cm high with ease. These features make Lite3 not just a powerful research and education tool, but also a highly versatile and agile robot.

Perception and Navigation: Safe and Reliable

Great design and powerful actuators for fancy moves are just part of the Lite3's story. This quadruped also shines with its intelligent perception and navigation capabilities, making it a reliable companion in complex environments. It can accurately perceive its surroundings and navigate through various challenges smoothly.

For instance, the Lite3 can intelligently follow a person or an object, recognize different obstacles, and avoid them all by itself. Its advanced sensors and perception systems ensure it safely reaches its destination, with both front and rear auto-stop features keeping it safe at all times. This makes the Lite3 not just agile and strong, but also incredibly smart and reliable.

Industrial-Level Capabilities for Research and Education

Just because the Lite3 quadruped is designed for research and education doesn't mean it skimps on industrial-level power. This versatile robot packs advanced interaction features that let users monitor its state in real time and enjoy real-time image transmission with a first-person view, cutting down latency for a smooth, seamless experience.

On top of that, the Lite3's control system rivals industrial standards. It has an industrial-grade Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), impressive computing power, and a real-time control system with a control frequency of up to 1 kHz. The highly optimized kernel ensures operations are precise and efficient. These features deliver the reliability and performance you'd expect from industrial robots, making the Lite3 a top-notch choice for both rigorous academic research and practical education applications.